ETC EOS launch pad led feedback

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Hey Eos users! 
 
 I just got a midi launchpad keyboard for Christmas and I'm running it through EOS. I've gotten it to take all my midi signals in (Through a lot of raw midi programming) but I'm wondering if EOS can send signals back to my USB launch pad, I'm specifically talking about a color feedback to the device. I know the device I'm using can light up but I don't know how to configure it in EOS or if I even can. I have been doing all the show control inputs Via Show control and the device is connection is a USB. I fully understand if EOS can't send any signal back to me so no worries if it can't!

empiire · Answer

Hi Vincent. 
 EOS can receive and send midi natively. However, the integration for sending midi is pretty basic right now. You will have to write a macro with a Send MIDI String command which then should be registered by the launchpad. 
 Heres the relevant page in the Manual: www.etcconnect.com/.../Sending_MIDI_Raw_with_Macros.htm 
 Getting this to work is gonna be a painful journey without using any external tools, since you're gonna have to write hundreds of macros to change colors on all the keys via MIDI RAW commands. 
 I really like Chataigne for remapping MIDI/OSC and controlling MIDI devices. Its gonna require some trial and error to get it to work with LED feedback. 
 I have a launchpad and Akai APC myself, and some free time in the new year to do some tests myself. If I find a nice workflow i will post it here. 
 Hope this helps. Happy tinkering.

ETC EOS launch pad led feedback

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